On February 3, 2026, Rainbow City Police in Alabama responded to a shooting at Rainbow Apartments around 5:30 a.m. A woman was found with multiple gunshot wounds, airlifted to a hospital, and reported in stable condition. Her romantic partner, Eddie Charles Ellis Jr., 46, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound inside the apartment.
Incident Details
Two children under 16 were present in the home but unharmed, prompting a child welfare check. Authorities described it as an apparent attempted murder-suicide between romantic partners, with the initial call reporting shots fired from within. Police have not released the woman’s identity or motive details as the investigation continues.
Response and Status
First responders quickly secured the scene; the woman received immediate medical evacuation. Rainbow City PD is leading the probe, unusual for the quiet community per Lt. Jordan McCartney. No further suspects are mentioned, focusing on circumstances around the domestic incident.
